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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Muscatine, IA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 165 independent living facilities in Muscatine, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationHallmark Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Courtyard Estates of Monmouth
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ This fifty four unit apartment community is nestled away from the hectic mainstream, yet just minutes from all your needs. Five Seasons Senior Housing offers spacious one bedroom apartment homes for those age 62 or better that meet federal income guidelines. Utilities...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Muscatine, IA

The average cost of senior living in Muscatine is $2,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilton, IA with an average of $2,388 per month.

Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, vs. nearby cities

Muscatine, IA
$2,762/mo
$2,790/mo
$3,215/mo

Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, vs. state and national averages

Muscatine, IA
$2,762/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, vs. other senior living options

$4,327/mo
Independent Living
$2,762/mo

Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,912/mo
Studio
$5,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo

Senior living costs in Muscatine vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Muscatine, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuscatine, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,762/mo$3,220/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,327/mo$4,392/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,327/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Muscatine, IA:$2,762/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Muscatine, IA:$4,327/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Muscatine, IA:$4,327/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Muscatine, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Muscatine and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Muscatine, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Muscatine have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Muscatine, IA$2,950/mo$2,609/mo+13.1%
Iowa$2,681/mo$2,601/mo+3.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Muscatine, IA
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$2,609/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,681/mo
2023 average cost:$2,601/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Muscatine

Recent reviews for independent living in Muscatine

Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA

4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Luther Knoll in Bettendorf, IA

4.5
This place has been great so far! Mom was so worried about moving to an "old folks home", but after seeing how friendly everyone is and what a nice community they've got going here she loves it! She's only been there a little over a month, but she got birthday cards from so many people in the ...
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Muscatine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muscatine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muscatine, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Muscatine independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Muscatine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muscatine, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Muscatine independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Muscatine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muscatine, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muscatine independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Muscatine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muscatine, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
47%
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Pearl City Place, Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muscatine, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 165 independent living facilities near Muscatine, Iowa. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Muscatine, Iowa are Brookstone of Aledo and Holiday Palmer Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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